Not ready to give up holiday music? Just because the festive season is wrapping up doesn’t mean you have to leave those cozy, warm feelings behind. Keep the spirit alive with a wintery playlist. After all, winter can seem pretty bleak after the holidays. But the right playlist can help you carry the holiday glow into the new year.
Shutterstock: yanikapIt’s Cold Outside But Warm Inside
When winter’s chill sets in, it’s time to warm up with familiar tunes that make cold nights feel cozy. Build your playlist with songs about enjoying the chill from a place of warmth and comfort.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter” — Bing Crosby
- “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” — Ingrid Michaelson
- “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” — Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan
These songs capture the paradox of wintertime — the coldness provides a good reason to stay close to loved ones indoors.
Living in a Snow Globe
Imagine life inside a snow globe, where snowflakes swirl and glisten. These songs can transform even an ordinary winter landscape into a dreamy snow globe — the perfect soundtrack for snowy days.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “A Marshmallow World” — Johnny Mathis
- “Pretty Snowflakes” —Patti Page
- “Winter Wonderland” — Darlene Love
Sprinkle snowy classics like these throughout your playlist! They can keep the magic of a winter wonderland alive all season long.
Heartfelt Winter Warmth
In the depths of winter, love becomes a beacon that warms from the inside out. These songs illustrate how affection and togetherness can turn cold days into warm memories.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” — Dean Martin
- “Winter Coat” — Saoirse Ronan
- “Winter Weather” — Benny Goodman Orchestra and Peggy Lee
Even when the air is chilly, these cozy songs radiate the warmth of love and companionship. Add them to your playlist!
Jazzy Winter Instrumentals
Jaunty and invigorating, jazzy instrumentals can breathe life into the season. They offer an energizing soundtrack to accompany snowy adventures and cozy nights alike.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “Miniature Overture” — Glenn Miller Orchestra
- “Skating” — Vince Guaraldi Trio
- “Snowfall” — Claude Thornhill Orchestra
These jazzy instrumentals can transport you to a world where the magic of winter dances through every note, making them wonderful to mix into your playlist.
Ring in the New Year
As the calendar turns, embrace tunes that usher in the spirit of renewal. Infused with a sense of optimism, these songs celebrate new beginnings. They can help you turn the page!
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “Let’s Start the New Year Right” — Bing Crosby
- “Congratulations (Happy New Year)” — Pink Martini
- “My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)” — Regina Spektor
Let these songs accompany your resolutions and New Year’s dreams, encouraging you to approach each new day with hope.
Making Wintery Friends
Winter introduces playful characters and stories that bring a touch of magic to cold days. These songs capture the whimsical spirit of the season, introducing friends both real and imagined.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “Suzy Snowflake” — Rosemary Clooney
- “Frosty the Snowman” — The Ronettes
- “Sleigh Ride” — Andy Williams
Let these melodies invite you into a world where every snowflake and snowman can become a companion on a cold winter day.
Love Is in the (Cold) Air
Even with a chill in the air, winter is ripe with romantic possibilities. These songs capture the warmth and closeness that define winter romance, making the season a backdrop for intimate moments.
Songs To Build Your Playlist:
- “Canadian Sunset” — Andy Williams
- “Snowbound” — Sarah Vaughan
- “June in January” — Dean Martin
Celebrate how love can thrive even on the frostiest days, creating unforgettable winter memories, by adding these songs to your playlist.
Skiing Through the Snow
Want to be transported to snow-covered hills? These songs are just the thing to make you feel like you’re weekending in a ski town, whisking you away to cozy lodges and powdery slopes.
- “Snow” — Rosemary Clooney
- “A Winter Romance” — Dean Martin
- “It Happened in Sun Valley” — Glenn Miller Orchestra
Whether you’re dreaming of slopes or fireside chats, these tunes will make you feel like you’re nestled in a cozy lodge when they come on.
Winter’s Bittersweet Reflections
Some of the most beautiful holiday songs are imbued with a touch of melancholy, capturing the longing that can accompany the season. With these songs, that bittersweet vibe can continue.
- “Winter Song” — Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles
- “Once Upon a Time” — Tony Bennett
- “Out in the Cold Again” — Dean Martin
These selections can give your playlist a dash of introspection and longing, making you feel less alone when you feel out in the cold.
Joyful New Beginnings
On the flip side, the New Year is a time for new beginnings and hope for the future. Sprinkle a few more songs brimming with hope into your playlist for good measure.
- “My Favorite Things” — The Supremes
- “Moon River” — Andy Williams
- “Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again” — Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand
Even when things get hard this winter, these songs can remind you that more new beginnings will be on their way when this silver-white winter melts into spring.
Sounds of the Season
You might be packing away your holiday decorations, but that doesn’t mean winter has to feel like a long, cold stretch after the holidays. With a thoughtfully curated playlist, you can keep the festive spirit alive. Delve into playful snow-filled melodies that invite whimsy and warmth, and let jazzy instrumentals light up your cozy nights with their invigorating rhythms. Reflect on love lost with bittersweet tunes, while also embracing the promise of new beginnings with songs full of hope. Here’s to keeping the winter glow alive!
